Celebrate the Season Christmas Card

The card I'm sharing today was created, as a member of the Design Team, at...

Try a Sketch on Tuesday (TSOT) Challenge #658.

The Christmas season is upon us once again!  Time to create Christmas cards for family and friends!

For my "Let's Celebrate the Season" card, I used Stampin' Up! Sentimental Wishes Bundle, Winterly Tree Tops Bundle, Stylish Shapes Dies along with Season of Elegance Specialty DSP.

I decided on a Basic White card base with a layer of Mossy Meadow and Season of Elegance Specialty DSP.  The name is perfect for this DSP... elegant!

The Mossy Meadow was adhered with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the DSP adhered on the Mossy Meadow with Stampin' Dimensionals.

The circle was die cut using the 2nd largest of Stylish Shapes Dies and adhered with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Two 1/8" strips of Mossy Meadow were adhered at a diagonal in the upper and lower corners of the DSP.

The sentiment was stamped using Cherry Cobbler ink.

The image was stamped with Memento ink and colored with Cherry Cobbler, Lost Lagoon & Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Markers.  The image was die cut and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The pine branches were die cut using Mossy Meadow and tucked behind the stamped image with Mini Glue Dots.

The bow was tied with two strands of Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon and two strands of Real Red & White Baker's Twine.  The ends were trimmed.  The bow was adhered with Mini Glue Dots.

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems add another nice touch of gold on my card.

Inside my card is a 3/4" inch of DSP along the right.  The sentiment was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink.

I couldn't resist adding this beautiful DSP on the envelope flap as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

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The Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is now live!  Yay!

Click on the photo below to view the catalog!

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather together and make handmade gifts, tags and cards for those you love most!  And our new Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is full of festive products and creative opportunities for every kind of crafter.  

From Autumn to Christmas, birthdays to anniversaries, and all your celebrations in between and throughout the year... this catalog is the perfect way to share the joy of creativity.  

It's time to get crafting!!

Shop the Mini Catalog at Polly's Online Store

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A new line of products for Online Exclusives is here!

You won't find these products in any catalog.  These products are a new opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection and discover new opportunities... all from the convenience of the online store.

There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives!  Some products will be reordered when inventory is low and others will only be available while supplies last.

This way, we can offer even more new products throughout the year.

Shop MY ONLINE STORE

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Get ready for WORLD CARD MAKING DAY on October 5th!

Join the Stampin' Up! creative virtual event!

Registration is FREE!

It's time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the year - World Card Making Day!

Join us on October 5th as we celebrate this day with a creative virtual event.  We'll create five simple cards together and show you some additional fun projects.  Crafters of all skill levels are invited and welcome to join.

And, best of all, the event and registration are FREE!

REGISTER HERE

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Stampin' Up! Kits Collection!

Kits by Stampin' Up! are perfect for new crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last.

"Christmas Ornaments" Kit

Get into the Christmas spirit with out Christmas Ornaments Kit!

This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries and festive details.  Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY

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"Card Keeper" Kit

Step up your handmade card collection with our Card Keeper Kit! 

This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards.  With a variety of sentiment, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks and more.  

And don't miss the coordinating card container!  This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organized and ready to go.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

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"Christmas Wishes" Kit

Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit!

This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes.  Create your own Christmas cards using the recut paper pieces, the stamp set and Stampin' Spot.

Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients!

Kit makes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs with 8 envelopes & 8 address labels.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

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"Haunted Home" Kit

Get your Halloween crafting on with the Haunted Home Kit!

This kit comes with all the paper pieces you need to assemble your very own haunted paper house.  You'll start with cardboard walls, precut vellum and other paper pieces for accessorizing.  Assemble the house following the instructions then add your own ghostly touch to it.

It's the perfect paper crafting activity for any gathering with fellow crafters, friends and family during the spooky season!

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

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Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive a cute little box each month delivered right to your door.

Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Spot and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags and gift packaging.

The September Paper Pumpkin kit is called:

"Nests of Christmas"

Subscribe Sept 11 to Oct 10, 2024

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit!

Makes 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes.

Coordinated with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (Item 164072).

Also available now, you can purchase the special crafting "Merry Tags & More Dies."  An Add that coordinates with multiple Paper Pumpkin kits!

** These dies are only available while supplies last... and only available once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.

This Add-On includes 3 dies that coordinate with the September, October & November Paper Pumpkin Kits.

Subscribe by Sept 10 for your Paper Pumpkin kit HERE.

Check out the sneak peak of what's coming in Paper Pumpkin kits for October & November:

 

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Want today's project tutorial?

Purchase $25 in product (before shipping & taxes) in MY ONLINE STORE. You must use my current host code NVEESGPA in order to receive the tutorial.

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If you have any questions, feel free to pop me an email at libbyscraftstudio@gmail.com.

Happy crafting,

* SHOP WITH ME - CLICK HERE

* Shop Online Exclusives - CLICK HERE

* Shop Branded Merchandise - CLICK HERE

* Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by Sept 10th - "Autumn Abundance" - CLICK HERE

* Have a big WISH LIST? Want a discount on products purchased? Join My Team - CLICK HERE

* Shop the Clearance Rack - CLICK HERE

* Shop the Kits Collection - CLICK HERE   

Radically Retro Card Swaps

I've recently participated in the Radically Retro Card Swap hosted by Christine Bertram which is held twice a year.  This is such a fun event!  You can check out information about past events on Christine's blog.  Also, she will be posting about the upcoming Card Swap soon!

Cards are made using RETIRED Stampin' Up! products to include layers, ribbon/twine & embellishments.  Cardstock, inks & blends can be current, but DSP, Stamp Sets & Dies must be retired.  It's a great way to use your stash and/or maybe stamp sets & dies you haven't used much, or at all!

I participated in TWO groups, making 20 cards for each group.

The first card was created using Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments & Forever Fern Stamp Sets, Tasteful Labels Dies, Forever Flourishing Dies, Blackberry Beauty Specialty DSP, Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder along with several other products that I will mention below.

The card base is Cinnamon Cider with a layer of Rich Razzleberry that was embossed using the Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder.

The leaves were die cut using Fine Shimmer Paper.  The label was die cut using Tasteful Labels Dies.  A Blending Brush and Cinnamon Cider ink added color around the edges.

Cinnamon Cider ink was used to stamp the leaf image on Basic White and die cut.

The ribbon is Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon & Braided Linen Trim.   The embellishments are sequins from Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack.

Inside my card is a 2" strip of DSP.  The sentiment was stamped with Cinnamon Cider ink.  Adhesive Sheets were used to die cut the tiny leaf.

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My second card was created using Stampin' Up! Fragrant Flowers Stamps & Dies, Favored Flowers DSP (which later showed up in the Clearance Rack, totally out of our control) & Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.

Fresh Freesia was used as my card base with Basic White embossed using Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and strips of paper from Favored Flowers DSP.

The flowers were die cut from DSP.  The leaves were die cut using Mossy Meadow and the flowers die cut using Fresh Freesia and tucked behind the flower.

The sentiment was stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink and die cut.

The ribbon is Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim and the embellishments are Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels.

Inside is a thin strip of DSP with a fussy cut flower on the bottom and a die cut flower in the upper corner.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

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I would love for you to SUBSCRIBE to my BLOG.

Also, click on the "Home Button" at the end of this post to take a look at my other projects.

You can also follow me on Pinterest, Instagram and my Facebook Business Page.

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Get ready for NEW Online Exclusives.

These two Suites will be available to you November 5th, along with other products.

Here's a sneak peak of the two Suites.

 

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Stampin' Up! Kits Collection!

Kits by Stampin' Up! are perfect for new crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last.

"Christmas Ornaments" Kit

Get into the Christmas spirit with out Christmas Ornaments Kit!

This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries and festive details.  Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY

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"Card Keeper" Kit

Step up your handmade card collection with our Card Keeper Kit! 

This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards.  With a variety of sentiment, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks and more.  

And don't miss the coordinating card container!  This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organized and ready to go.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

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"Christmas Wishes" Kit

Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit!

This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes.  Create your own Christmas cards using the recut paper pieces, the stamp set and Stampin' Spot.

Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients!

Kit makes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs with 8 envelopes & 8 address labels.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

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Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive a cute little box each month delivered right to your door.

Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Spot and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags and gift packaging.

The September Paper Pumpkin kit is called:

"Filled With Joy"

Subscribe Oct 11 to Nov 10, 2024

Also available now, you can purchase the special crafting "Merry Tags & More Dies."  An Add that coordinates with multiple Paper Pumpkin kits!

** These dies are only available while supplies last... and only available once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.

This Add-On includes 3 dies that coordinate with the September, October & November Paper Pumpkin Kits.

Subscribe by Nov 10 for your Paper Pumpkin kit HERE.

Check out the sneak peak of what's coming in Paper Pumpkin kits for November:

 

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If you have any questions, feel free to pop me an email at libbyscraftstudio@gmail.com.

Happy crafting,

* SHOP WITH ME - CLICK HERE

* Shop Online Exclusives - CLICK HERE

* Shop Branded Merchandise - CLICK HERE

* Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by Nov 10th - "Filled With Joy" - CLICK HERE

* Have a big WISH LIST? Want a discount on products purchased? Join My Team - CLICK HERE

* Shop the Clearance Rack - CLICK HERE

* Shop the Kits Collection - CLICK HERE    

Playful Ghosts Halloween Card

Fall/Halloween cards are one of my favorite to create!  Summertime is my ultimate favorite season, but who can resist all the pretty colors of Fall!

I created this card, as a Design Team Member, for...

Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #657.

A fun sketch which was perfect for a Halloween card!

For my "Boo" card, I used Stampin' Up! Scenic Pumpkin Patch & Playful Ghosts Stamp Sets, Stylish Shapes & Countryside Corners Dies along with Halloween Spells DSP and of course Wink of Stella.

My card base is from the Halloween Memories Two-Tone Cardstock.  This cardstock is not as sturdy as Basic White, but still makes a fun card!

Basic White is the next layer, with Halloween Spells DSP and adhered on the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Isn't this DSP cool?

The 2nd & 3rd largest dies from the Countryside Corners Dies were used for the focal image.

On the smaller Basic White die cut, I started by stamping the pumpkins and stems along the bottom (from Scenic Pumpkin Patch Stamp Set), using Calypso Coral & Garden Green inks.  I also stamped portions of the fence on each side of the pumpkins with Pebbled Path ink.

The mask was created by die cutting a small circle using Stylish Shapes Dies, using a piece of printer paper.  The circle die cut was placed over where I wanted the moon to be.  Using a Blending Brush and Memento ink, added color randomly darker and lighter over 3/4 of the cardstock.

For the bottom portion (where the pumpkins are), I used a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink to lightly add color.

Next, I stamped the bats over the top portion with Memento ink.

Finally, I removed the circle mask and placed the printer paper over the cardstock to reveal only the circle.  Using a Blending Brush and Crushed Curry ink, the moon was created.

Linen Thread was wrapped around the card layers twice and tied in a bow.

The stamped die cut was adhered on the larger Basic White die cut shape with Stampin' Dimensionals, and adhered onto the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Drusy Adhesive-Backed Embellishments add a fun sparkly touch on my card.

The sentiment was stamped with Memento ink and color added around the edges with Memento ink.

The ghost was stamped with Memento ink and colored with Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party, Basic Black, Pecan Pie & Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Markers.  I fussy cut the image and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Wink of Stella was brushed on the broom & buckle on the hat.  I also splattered Wink of Stella on the entire card front.

Inside my card is a 1" strip of DSP along the bottom of Basic White.  A partial image of the ghost was stamped with Memento ink and on the left and the sentiment was also stamped with Memento ink.

DSP was adhered on the envelope flap and trimmed.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

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I would love for you to SUBSCRIBE to my BLOG.

Also, click on the "Home Button" at the end of this post to take a look at my other projects.

You can also follow me on Pinterest, Instagram and my Facebook Business Page.

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The Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is now live!  Yay!

Click on the photo below to view the catalog!

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather together and make handmade gifts, tags and cards for those you love most!  And our new Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is full of festive products and creative opportunities for every kind of crafter.  

From Autumn to Christmas, birthdays to anniversaries, and all your celebrations in between and throughout the year... this catalog is the perfect way to share the joy of creativity.  

It's time to get crafting!!

Shop the Mini Catalog at Polly's Online Store

******************************************

A new line of products for Online Exclusives is here!

You won't find these products in any catalog.  These products are a new opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection and discover new opportunities... all from the convenience of the online store.

There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives!  Some products will be reordered when inventory is low and others will only be available while supplies last.

This way, we can offer even more new products throughout the year.

Shop MY ONLINE STORE

***************************************************

Get ready for NEW Online Exclusives.

These two Suites will be available to you November 5th, along with other products.

Here's a sneak peak of the two Suites.

 

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Starter Kit Special Is Now Available!

There’s no better time than NOW to join Stampin’ Up!

From October 1st to 31st, members who become demonstrators will get $125 USD worth of products in their Starter Kit for $99 USD.

This offering also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping.  Now to mention all the FUN that comes with being a part of our fantastic crafting community. 

For more information, CLICK HERE

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It’s time to shop ‘til you drop! Starting October 16th,  all CTMH products are 30% off. That’s right—30%!   And don’t wait too long—products are available only while supplies last. 

SHOP CTMH Products at Polly's Online Store.

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Stampin' Up! Kits Collection!

Kits by Stampin' Up! are perfect for new crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last.

"Christmas Ornaments" Kit

Get into the Christmas spirit with out Christmas Ornaments Kit!

This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries and festive details.  Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY

***********************************************

"Card Keeper" Kit

Step up your handmade card collection with our Card Keeper Kit! 

This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards.  With a variety of sentiment, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks and more.  

And don't miss the coordinating card container!  This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organized and ready to go.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

*********************************************

"Christmas Wishes" Kit

Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit!

This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes.  Create your own Christmas cards using the recut paper pieces, the stamp set and Stampin' Spot.

Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients!

Kit makes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs with 8 envelopes & 8 address labels.

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

**************************************************

"Haunted Home" Kit

Get your Halloween crafting on with the Haunted Home Kit!

This kit comes with all the paper pieces you need to assemble your very own haunted paper house.  You'll start with cardboard walls, precut vellum and other paper pieces for accessorizing.  Assemble the house following the instructions then add your own ghostly touch to it.

It's the perfect paper crafting activity for any gathering with fellow crafters, friends and family during the spooky season!

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY!

******************************************************

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive a cute little box each month delivered right to your door.

Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Spot and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags and gift packaging.

The September Paper Pumpkin kit is called:

"Nests of Christmas"

Subscribe Sept 11 to Oct 10, 2024

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit!

Makes 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes.

Coordinated with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (Item 164072).

Also available now, you can purchase the special crafting "Merry Tags & More Dies."  An Add that coordinates with multiple Paper Pumpkin kits!

** These dies are only available while supplies last... and only available once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.

This Add-On includes 3 dies that coordinate with the September, October & November Paper Pumpkin Kits.

Subscribe by Sept 10 for your Paper Pumpkin kit HERE.

Check out the sneak peak of what's coming in Paper Pumpkin kits for October & November:

 

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Want today's project tutorial?

Purchase $25 in product (before shipping & taxes) in MY ONLINE STORE. You must use my current host code NVEESGPA in order to receive the tutorial.

******************************************

If you have any questions, feel free to pop me an email at libbyscraftstudio@gmail.com.

Happy crafting,

* SHOP WITH ME - CLICK HERE

* Shop Online Exclusives - CLICK HERE

* Shop Branded Merchandise - CLICK HERE

* Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by Sept 10th - "Autumn Abundance" - CLICK HERE

* Have a big WISH LIST? Want a discount on products purchased? Join My Team - CLICK HERE

* Shop the Clearance Rack - CLICK HERE

* Shop the Kits Collection - CLICK HERE